MIMI'S TRAVEL PICKS
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Go Team
Stanford fans can take advantage of Rosewood Sand Hill's (known for the largest guestrooms on the Peninsula) "Go Cardinal Football" package for two this season. It includes: luxury accommodations, two football game tickets per package (seats are located in Section 233 on the 50-yard line in the alumni section) and an American breakfast for two. Feeling stressed from by the long drive to the South Bay? Check out the award-wining Sense spa and have dinner at the onsite Michelin-starred restaurant, Madera. Rates start at $225 a night. rosewoodhotels.com
 Giddy Up
Vista Verde Ranch was recently crowned the best winter dude ranch and best ranch for kids and teens in the inaugural "all signature ranch awards" hosted by duderanch.com. This all-inclusive winter resort offers activities such as horseback riding clinics that teach you to truly "talk" to your horse, exploring hidden snowmobile trails, learning to cook with a gourmet chef, sledding with a chauffeur who does the heavy lifting and tasting fine wines. Accommodations include a private luxury cabin with a wood-burning stove and private outdoor hot tub; gourmet meals, snacks, beer, wine and other beverages. Capacity of the ranch is 45 people and they do offer holiday events. Winter rates start at $435 per person, three-night minimum. vistaverde.com
 Tradition
Get your reservations now for the "Vintners' 31st Annual Holidays Lineup" with 32 first-class California wineries, at the Awhanee in Yosemite. The first of eight dinners starts November 4 with the following wineries; Icon Estates, Simi Winery, Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards, Halleck Vineyards and Louis M. Martini Vineyards. Special two- and three-night packages for Vintners' Holidays are available at either The Ahwahnee or Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, and include lodging, two tickets to the Gala Vintners' Dinner, admission to the Meet the Vintners reception and four wine tasting seminars, starting at $333 per person. yosemitepark.com/vintners
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Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
Waikiki's most luxurious condominium resort. Experience this exclusive condominium resort featuring spacious, elegantly-furnished suites, priceless ocean views and thoughtful service. Fall is an ideal time to take a leisurely break and get away to Hawaii and Aston is offering fantastic savings for fall travel. Experience luxury island style this fall at Aston Waikiki Beach Tower. Designer suites, impeccable style and premium location.
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